Daily Standup Top Stories Warren Buffett Was Right About Wind Energy, and You Should Not Invest in It Without Tax Breaks and Subsidies September 20, 2025 Clark Savage In the world of renewable energy, few voices carry as much weight as Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett has long been candid […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers just passed legislation to support the oil and gas industry in an attempt to lower costs for consumers. Below, a business professor says the package is overdue but also a piecemeal approach for such a critical problem. The opposing view: an environmental scholar argues that making it easier to drill oil won’t lower gas […]
Continue ReadingThis was an emotional podcast to film as we filmed the day after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Steve was Charlie’s friend, and he had helped him out tremendously. In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by George Harmer (Californians for Energy Science) and special guest Steve Hilton, who shares […]
Continue ReadingChina, the world\’s largest importer of crude oil, has been on a buying spree in 2025, amassing stockpiles that are raising eyebrows across global energy markets. With crude prices hovering at levels reminiscent of two decades ago when adjusted for inflation, Beijing appears to be capitalizing on bargain-basement deals to bolster its strategic reserves. But […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Oklo Commences First Phase Construction on Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facility September 5, 2025 Clark Savage In a significant step toward advancing the U.S. nuclear energy sector, Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) has announced the commencement of the first phase of construction for a cutting-edge nuclear fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, […] Treasury […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, the narrative of an impending \”peak\” in fossil fuel demand has long been a cornerstone of climate policy and investment strategies. Proponents argued that as renewables like wind and solar scale up, oil, gas, and coal consumption would inevitably plateau and decline within the decade. However, recent projections […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories California in Talks to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Valero to Stave Off Refinery Shutdown September 10, 2025 Clark Savage In a dramatic turnaround amid California’s escalating energy crunch, state legislators are reportedly negotiating to hand over hundreds of millions of dollars to Valero Energy Corp. to prevent the shutdown of its […]
Continue ReadingIn a market already grappling with supply concerns and shifting global dynamics, oil prices dipped modestly this week following the U.S. Energy Information Administration\’s (EIA) latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report. Released on September 4, 2025, the report confirmed an unexpected build in crude oil inventories, adding downward pressure to prices that have been range-bound amid […]
Continue ReadingThe narrative around U.S. shale oil and gas has been buzzing with talk of peaks and plateaus, especially amid fluctuating prices and budget constraints. Yet, a closer look at production trends, technological strides, and emerging demand drivers reveals a resilient industry far from exhaustion. While some industry voices suggest that shale oil output may have […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Adam Hirschfeld, SVP of Workrise, to discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry. They dive into the impact of AI on energy demand, the challenges of permitting reforms, and the future of natural gas, microgrids, and decentralized […]
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